Ubaldo Jimenez to the Reds?

Jimenez

  With the Major League Baseball trade deadline quickly approaching, teams have to decide whether to be buyers, sellers, or just stay out of it trade talks entirely.
   And it sounds like for the first time in a few seasons, the Cincinnati Reds might be buying.
   If anything, Cincinnati needs to increase its depth in its pitching. The team needs a true ace. Edinson Volquez and Mike Leake can all be great at times, but inconsistency is a problem for both. Bronson Arroyo has his moments too, but in my opinion he should focus on his guitar playing. With that being said, the Reds need pitching, and Cincy General Manager Walt Jocketty not only knows this, but finally is willing to do something about it as he has expressed interest in the Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez.
   Jimenez is not having a great year at the moment with a 4-8 record, 95 strikeouts, and a 4.14 ERA, but he has amazing potential, which was showcased tremendously last year.
   He won his first 11 of his 12 starts in the 2010 season, threw a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves, and was on the NL All-Star Team. He finished the year with a 19-8 record, 214 strikeouts, and a stellar ERA of 2.88.
   If the Reds did get Ubaldo, he would definitely help the front part of the pitching rotation, and a 1-2 punch with Jimenez and Johnny Cuteo (who is the best pitcher the Reds have) would be tough for any team to face in a series. Cincinnati needs a veteran pitcher who can go out and pitch well in all of his starts, and that is the type of pitcher Jimenez is.
   Now the question is what would Colorado want for its' ace? I would not be surprised to see Cincinnati having to give at least two of its starters for Jimenez. I could see Homer Bailey (who should have been traded seasons ago) or even Leake be in this mix of this trade. I could see Colorado demanding some nice minor leaguers as well, since Cincinnati has one of the best farm systems in all of baseball.
   Is it worth giving up young talent?
   Cincinnati needs a player who can push the team come playoffs and help lead to another NL Central Title, and with the stuff Jimenez has as a pitcher, he could certainly be that person so yes, it is so worth it.
   If Jocketty takes action and does get get Jimenez, the Reds not only have a chance to win the NL Central for the second year in a row, but now Cincinnati has a great chance to make a big playoff run.